The Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force has arrested eight people in connection with methamphetamine drug activity.

In the first investigation Monday night, five people were arrested after the task force was told about possible drug activity in the 4900 block of Cahaba Valley Trace, according Shelby Sheriff's news release.

Arrested were:

• James Nathan Shamblin, 31, Birmingham, on charges of manufacturing of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.